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The Yogi Bear Show

(Rated TV-G, Children, cartoons, & animation, Where to watch: Boomerang, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Bear snags a pick-a-nick basket full of trouble.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Yogi's always getting into trouble, but he never gets away with it.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Animated bullets, no blood.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Yogi falls for pretty she-bears.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Yogi Bear Show

Parents need to know that this classic cartoon has an innocent, playful quality, and kids can easily identify with Yogi, who constantly gets into mild mischief. Overall, no bad examples are set. An interesting note: Yogi's character is heavily influenced by The Honeymooners.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how minor temptations can sometimes lead to major trouble. How can a transgression that seems so small (like stealing a cookie from the cookie jar) lead to catastrophe? What tempts your kids? How can those temptations be controlled? Why do kids think Yogi always find a way to get into trouble? How could he avoid it?
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Ylndgomez
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
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    • Positive messages

    I LOVE YOGI BEAR.

    I LOVE YOGI BEAR. I LOVE YOGI AND BOO BOO.

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    nascar
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    i saw,i wondered!

    yogi bear is a good show.i am going to see it now!

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    JIM4741
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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    Yogi Bear is smarter than the average bear.

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    martin
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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    I loved this show when I was young.

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